List of Brown Township landowners in 1886 & 1891 added

Indexes of the landowners in Brown Township in 1886 and 1891 have been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site.

These indexes are from Hendricks County Assessor's plat books and include the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the plat books for scattered years between 1852 and 1940.

Charles SPANGLER paroled from Indiana State Reformatory (1921)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 70 (November 1920 - October 1921), Charles E. Spangler (inmate #10738) had been committed to the Indiana State Reformatory in Jeffersonville on February 14, 1919 and paroled on May 6, 1920. In May 1921, he was fully discharged.

Hendricks County divorce index 1914-1916 added

An index to divorce cases in Hendricks County in 1914-1916 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. This index was compiled from entries in Hendricks County Circuit Court order book volume 60 (which covers 18 March 1914 through 12 February 1915), volume 61 (which covers 1 March 1915 through 13 November 1915) and volume 62 (which covers 15 November 1915 through 2 June 1916).

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the circuit court order books for the years 1824-1922.

Charles MANIS paroled from Indiana State Reformatory (1921)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 70 (November 1920 - October 1921), Charles Manis (inmate #10089) had been committed to the Indiana State Reformatory in Jeffersonville on May 22, 1917 and paroled on May 6, 1920. In May 1921, he was fully discharged.

Bertha LAWSON granted divorce (1922)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 71 (October 1921 - September 1922), in September 1922 Bertha E. Lawson was granted a divorce from Harlan Lawson (case #10692). She was also awarded custody of their children: Lena Lawson, Robert Lawson, Harold Lawson, Zola Lawson and Elizabeth Lawson.

Eva BARTLETT granted divorce (1922)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 71 (October 1921 - September 1922), in May 1922 Eva Bartlett was granted a divorce from Cornelius L. Bartlett (case #10981). She was also awarded custody of their child, Harley W. Bartlett (age 10), and Cornelius was ordered to pay $2.50 a week for child support.

Clara MITCHELL granted divorce (1922)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 71 (October 1921 - September 1922), in March 1922 Clara B. Mitchell was granted a divorce from Chester E. Mitchell (case #10878). She was also awarded custody of their daughter, Louise Mitchell (age 14) and Chester was ordered to pay her $8 in child support every 2 weeks.

Mary WARNER granted divorce (1921)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 71 (October 1921 - September 1922), in December 1921 Mary Warner was granted a divorce from Oneal Warner (case #10811). She was also awarded custody of their daughter, Rosemary Warner (age 3).

Clarence CHRISTY granted divorce (1921)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 71 (October 1921 - September 1922), in November 1921 Clarence E. Christy was granted a divorce from Anna Christy (case #10792). He was also awarded custody of their children: Raymond Christy (age 12), Kenneth Christy (age 10) and Mayzola Christy (age 7).

Hendricks County guardianship docket index 1835-1864 added

An index to a Hendricks County guardianship docket book which covers 1835 through 1864 has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. The index includes the name of the ward, as well as the name of their guardian and the date that the case began.

Guardianship records are part of probate records, and additional information can be found in probate order books as well as probate "loose papers".

Dosha (STOUT) COOPER granted divorce (1919)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 68 (February 1919 - November 1919), in November 1919 Dosha Cooper was granted a divorce from Hugh Cooper (case #10264). She also was awarded $300 in alimony, and was restored to her maiden name, Dosha Stout.

Hendricks County marriage applications index 1939-1941 added

An index to Hendricks County Marriage Applications Book 21 (which covers 28 September 1939 through 20 March 1941) has been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site. The index is in progress - so far it covers 1905 through 1941.

ABOUT THESE RECORDS: Beginning in May 1905, Indiana law required the recording of marriage applications, which included biographical details about the bride and the groom, as well as their parents. In Hendricks County, the information from these applications was kept in a separate set of books from the marriage record from May 1905 until June 1950.

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of all of the marriage application books.

Earl SEARS granted divorce (1919)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 68 (February 1919 - November 1919), in September 1919 Earl Sears was granted a divorce from Elsie Sears (case #10287) on the cause of abandonment for more than 2 years prior to filing. She had been served with her court summons at her residence - 22 Alaska Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia.

Inez BURKHART granted annulment (1919)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 68 (February 1919 - November 1919), in September 1919 Inez Burkhart was granted an annulment from John W. Farr (case #10328). The court found that the marriage that had occurred on December 9, 1918 in Belleville, St. Clair County, Illinois was a pretend one.

Osie MASTEN granted divorce (1919)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 68 (February 1919 - November 1919), in November 1919 Osie F. Masten was granted a divorce from Zephyr E. Masten (case #10338). She was also given custody of their children - Roy Masten (age 8) and Jeanette Masten (age 6).

John Philip Colletta To Speak At Genealogy Workshop in Plainfield

Nationally-known speaker and author Dr. John Philip Colletta will hold a free genealogy workshop on Saturday, September 27 from 9:15 am to 4 pm at the Plainfield Public Library. Indiana librarians can receive 4 LEU credits for attending.

Dr. Colletta will offer 4 sessions:

--Breaking Through Brick Walls: Use Your HEAD! - tips for how to overcome seeming insurmountable obstacles in your genealogy research (e.g. several men with the same name or families with common surnames).
--The County Courthouse: Your 'Trunk in the Attic' - a review of the many resources that are available in courthouses.
--Using 19th-Century Newspapers for Family History - a focus on the lesser-used items in newspapers, such as advertisements, estate settlements, real estate transfers and local elections.
--Seventeen Repositories, One Life: Uncommon Original Sources Portray a 19th-Century Immigrant - how the use of smaller, more specialized records repositories can bring personal details of an ancestor to light.

The workshop is free, but seating is limited, and pre-registration is required (lunch is on your own). Register online via the library's events calendar, or contact the library's Indiana Room - phone (317) 839-6602 extension 2114; askindiana@plainfieldlibrary.net.

Carrie MOORE granted divorce (1919)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 68 (February 1919 - November 1919), in May 1919 Carrie Moore was granted a divorce from Harry Moore (case #10213) on the cause of deserting her and their 4 children - Jennie Mae Moore (age 8), Nedra Moore (age 7), Beatrice Moore (age 5) and Helen Moore (age 3). She was awarded $82.50 a month in child support.

Marie PARKER granted divorce (1919)

As mentioned in Hendricks County Circuit Court Civil Order Book Volume 68 (February 1919 - November 1919), in October 1919 Marie K. Parker was granted a divorce from Rollo H. Parker (case #10275). She was also given custody of their daughter, Mary Margaret Parker, and Rollo was to pay her $12 a month in child support, and to have no visitation rights.

July 5 Session for Preserving Hendricks County Probate Records

Want to help preserve Hendricks County probate records from the 1800's? Come to Plainfield Public Library's 2nd floor on Saturday, July 5 anytime from 10 am to 4 pm to help unfold and organize some of Hendricks County's probate packets from the 1870's through the 1890's. Lunch is on your own, with a variety of eating options in the area.

This work session is part of the Indiana Genealogical Society's ongoing project to preserve and digitize these court records, which date back to the founding of the county in 1824 and go up to 1900. These probate packets include estates and guardianships. The receipts and other original papers in them give fascinating details of what life was like back then. Over 3,600 probate packets have been worked on so far, and over 900 are online already.

Please register for the work session - register online through the library's events calendar, or contact their Indiana Room staff - phone (317) 839-6602 extension 2114.

List of Union Township landowners in 1891 & 1899 added

Indexes of the landowners in Union Township in 1891 and 1899 have been added to the Hendricks County GenWeb site.

These indexes are from Hendricks County Assessor's plat books and include the Congressional Township, Range and Section that the land was located in.

The Hendricks County Government's Archive has digital files of the plat books for scattered years between 1852 and 1940.